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"One of my parents is a government employee, so he has now gone over a month without a paycheck. Missing over half of our family’s monthly income has affected us, and many others are facing this same issue," an anonymous City High student said.
SNAP GETS SNAPPED: 2025 Government Shutdown Affects Students
November 7, 2025
Students await their All State auditions
All-State Auditions Held and Roster Announced
November 6, 2025
Jayne Finch, Ruthina Malone, and Jennifer Horn-Frasier all wom spots on the ICCSD school board.
BREAKING NEWS: Ruthina Malone, Jennifer Horn-Frasier, and Jayne Finch Win School Board Race
November 5, 2025
Meet the 2025 Student Senate Presidents
November 3, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
October 31, 2025
Driscoll takes photos at her visit at St. Thomas
COMMITTED: Tessa Driscoll
November 5, 2025
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH SPORTS POD: Halloween Memories from City High Football
October 31, 2025
Owen Raefield and Rito Perez pondering upon their power rankings.
Midseason NFL Power Rankings
October 31, 2025
Coach Barnard talks to point guard during a regular season game last year.
SWISH SEASON
October 29, 2025
The Story Behind the Number
The Story Behind the Number
October 28, 2025
SOLD-OUT CROWD AS THE DUCKS COME TO TOWN: Does Iowa have a chance?? 
SOLD-OUT CROWD AS THE DUCKS COME TO TOWN: Does Iowa have a chance?? 
November 7, 2025
Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips And Tricks
Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips And Tricks
October 31, 2025
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: What Should Every Meal Have?
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS: What Should Every Meal Have?
October 31, 2025
The Nike Zoom Rotational 6: The Hack to PR's
The Nike Zoom Rotational 6: The Hack to PR’s
October 29, 2025
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Five Spooky Movie Picks for Halloween
October 28, 2025
Thisbe Lewis '26 sits in a defensive stance.
UNBREAKABLE FEMALE ATHLETE PROFILE: Thisbe Lewis
October 29, 2025
The Story Behind the Number
The Story Behind the Number
October 28, 2025
Chris Davis '26 and Kale Muhlenbruch '26 pose for a picture as seniors, and as children.
Senior Safeties
October 15, 2025
Ms. Meyer shows off her outfit after winning the 2023 City High Ugly Sweater Contest.
Karen Meyer Looks Back
October 13, 2025
Joe Sloma has gone viral with over 1.4 million followers on his TikTok account Squirehaligast.
English Teacher Mr. Sloma Goes TikTok Viral with Over 1.4 Million Followers
September 29, 2025
Meet the 2025 Student Senate Presidents
November 3, 2025
The new and improved Four Horsemen.
LH SPORTS POD: Halloween Memories from City High Football
October 31, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
October 31, 2025
The Little Hawk Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: XC Makes State with Coach of the Year Ryan Ahlers
October 24, 2025
Good Morning City High!
Good Morning City High!
October 24, 2025
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Good Morning City High!
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"One of my parents is a government employee, so he has now gone over a month without a paycheck. Missing over half of our family’s monthly income has affected us, and many others are facing this same issue," an anonymous City High student said.

Lily Rantanen, Executive Editor and Feature Editor

November 7, 2025

Students await their All State auditions
Jayne Finch, Ruthina Malone, and Jennifer Horn-Frasier all wom spots on the ICCSD school board.
Good Morning City High!
PODS AND VIDEO
Meet the 2025 Student Senate Presidents
Stevie Wilmoth and Avery O'Brien
LH SPORTS POD: Halloween Memories from City High Football
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Jack Lampe, and Owen Raefield
Good Morning City High!
Stevie Wilmoth, Avery O'Brien, and Louisa Berry-Stoelzle
LH SPORTS POD: XC Makes State with Coach of the Year Ryan Ahlers
Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, Jack Lampe, and Owen Raefield
OPINION
SOLD-OUT CROWD AS THE DUCKS COME TO TOWN: Does Iowa have a chance?? 
SOLD-OUT CROWD AS THE DUCKS COME TO TOWN: Does Iowa have a chance?? 
November 7, 2025
Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips And Tricks
Late Fall Bass Fishing Tips And Tricks
October 31, 2025
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS: What Should Every Meal Have?
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS: What Should Every Meal Have?
October 31, 2025
The Nike Zoom Rotational 6: The Hack to PR's
The Nike Zoom Rotational 6: The Hack to PR’s
October 29, 2025
FEATURES
Thisbe Lewis '26 sits in a defensive stance.
UNBREAKABLE FEMALE ATHLETE PROFILE: Thisbe Lewis
Tessa Driscoll, Sports Editor • October 29, 2025
The Story Behind the Number
The Story Behind the Number
Louisa Berry-Stoelzle, Assistant Sports Editor • October 28, 2025
Chris Davis '26 and Kale Muhlenbruch '26 pose for a picture as seniors, and as children.
Senior Safeties
Tessa Driscoll, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025
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Five Candidates Competing for Three Seats: Interviews with 2025 School Board Candidates

Five Candidates Competing for Three Seats: Interviews with 2025 School Board Candidates

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Harper Steele and Will Ferrell pose for a photo with the City High GLOW club

City High Alum Harper Steele and Actor Will Ferrell Visit City High's Gender Sexuality Alliance Club

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Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.

PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose

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Five Spooky Movie Picks for Halloween

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Every year, the Iowa Department of Education Performance Profiles rate schools based on how well they meet a set of standards. But in 2024, the standards changed. City High was “Commendable” in 2023, but went down two levels to “Needs Improvement” in November of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still ranked within the top 10 in the state, according to the U.S. News and World Report.

Targeted: New Evaluation System Drops All ICCSD High Schools’ Ratings

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October 29, 2025

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